What we’re about
Welcome Adventurers To H3 Outdoors or H3O!!! \
You might be asking... what does H3 stand for? Harmony... Happy... Healthy... Outdoors!
"We're Not Just Hiking... We're H3O!"
We are a diverse group of hikers, walkers, backpackers, campers, runners, bicyclists, paddlers, rock climbers who simply enjoy being outside, with other people and getting some exercise at the same time.
Ten Years... over 6,000 members... and 4000 events!
We started out as a hiking group in 2013 and that is still our core activity, but H3O is evolving everyday in every way to expand our horizons to offer just about any fun, healthy outdoor activity possible.
H3O Member Code of Conduct (Click To View)
Where Do We Go? "Outdoors" Is A Pretty Big Place!
Many of our hikes and events are in Valley Forge National Park, Ridley Creek State Park and most other parks and hiking trail destinations located throughout Chester, Montgomery, Berks and Delaware counties. But we are always venturing out to other areas and neighboring states and now across the country. And in 2015 we hosted our first international hiking trip to England.
Are H3O Hikes and Activities For You? \
Our members have a variety of physical skill levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced hardcore. We always plan our hikes and activities with this in mind and will let you know the minimum skill level required so you can decide if an activity is appropriate for you to attend. Hiking and activities should always be well within your own comfort and skill level.
Our organizers are not professionals and all hiking and activities are always at your own risk and responsibility. Dogs on a leash are permitted at your own risk on Meetups where the venue allows dogs.
Our number one goal is to have fun and enjoy the great outdoors while observing safety at all times.
Do We Charge Anything?
Meet Up charges a fee to maintain the website and all groups need to pay this to continue to post activities for their group. We don't charge our members but anyone can feel free to "Chip In" voluntary contributions. This is NOT a membership fee but a voluntary donation to keep the group going. If you are unable to make a donation, no worries; you are still welcome to join our group. Other than that, if a planned event requires a cost to conduct it (i.e., lodging, travel, permits, equipment, supplies, etc.) then we do charge the appropriate funds to cover those costs. We don't mark up any costs and we don't make a profit off any events. \
So, What Do You Want To Do? Where Do You Want To Go?
We are open to the suggestions of our members. Let us know! Our activities are only limited by imagination! But let's keep it safe. Maybe no jumping out of helicopters. But that does sound fun!
Come On Out and Join Us! We Hope To See You Out There! Whaaahoooo! ;)
Want To See For Yourself? Check Out Some of Our Recent Highlight Reels Below: \
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Camping and Kayaking at Killens Pond State Park, DE, May 3 to May 5, 2024Killens Pond State Park, Felton, DE
This trip is waiting list only. Once you reserve your site and tell me the site number, I will add you as going. I do not allow any guests or plus 1's on my hikes/events. Everyone must be a member of H3O and sign up on their own. Membership is free and easy.
Cancelling the Trap Pond State Park camping trip due to issues with the pond/spillway repair which will prohibit kayaking. Instead we will be camping and kayaking at Killens Pond State Park in Delaware. Anyone who was set to go to the Trap Pond State Park trip and reserved the site, needs to CALL Reserve America at 877-987-2757 and ask to transfer the Trap Pond reservation to Killens Pond State Park (SP) if you want to attend this. You need to tell Reserve America you are transferring the reservation to Killens Pond SP due to Trap Pond spillway repairs, and ask them to not charge any reservation transfer fees. I did this with no problems.
I transferred my reservation and Rob and I are on E-2.
In addition to kayaking/boating, there is a 2.5 mile loop to hike around the pond and bike riding in the area. They also have a Nature Center.
Fork Branch Nature Preserve is close by, located at the corner of Kenton and West Denneys roads, along the Maidstone Branch in the St. Jones River Watershed. If you want to explore that.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna, DE is close by and a neat place to explore
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)
NOTICE: By attending an event you are agreeing that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. No member of the group EXCEPT YOURSELF can be held responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while hiking/camping with us.
